Gladiator (2000)
What we do in life echoes in eternity.
Status | Released |
SHDb Rating |
9.0 / 10 7 ratings |
Universe | Gladiator - Gladiator (Movies) |
Runtime | 155 min. |
Story | In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences. |
Cast | Russell Crowe as Maximus Meridius, Joaquin Phoenix as Emperor Commodus, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, Oliver Reed as Proximo, Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius, Derek Jacobi as Gracchus, Djimon Hounsou as Juba |
Actors new | Russell Crowe as Maximus |